Description
In this gripping true crime narrative, Ann Rule delves into the chilling case of Diane Downs, a woman whose seemingly idyllic life masked a terrifying capacity for violence. Driven by a desperate desire for a new life, Downs embarked on a path of deceit and ultimately, unspeakable brutality against her own children. Rule masterfully reconstructs the events leading up to the horrific crime, exploring the complex psychological landscape that allowed such a tragedy to unfold. This is a profound examination of obsession, betrayal, and the devastating consequences when passion curdles into murder.
Available Editions
paperback
Primedia eLaunch LLC
Published Jan 1, 2012
496 pages
ISBN: 9781622095858
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Details
First Published
1987
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Small Sacrifices: A True Story of Passion and Murder by Ann Rule.